How far is Hobbs, NM, from Houston, TX?
The distance between Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) and Hobbs (Lea County Regional Airport) is 501 miles / 807 kilometers / 436 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Houston (IAH) to Hobbs (HOB) is 587 miles / 944 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 10 minutes.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport – Lea County Regional Airport
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Distance from Houston to Hobbs
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Houston to Hobbs. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 501.397 miles
- 806.921 kilometers
- 435.702 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 500.723 miles
- 805.836 kilometers
- 435.117 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Houston to Hobbs?
The estimated flight time from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lea County Regional Airport is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
What is the time difference between Houston and Hobbs?
The time difference between Houston and Hobbs is 1 hour. Hobbs is 1 hour behind Houston.
Flight carbon footprint between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)
On average, flying from Houston to Hobbs generates about 99 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 99 kilograms equals 218 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Houston to Hobbs
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Lea County Regional Airport (HOB).
Airport information
| Origin | Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |
| Destination | Lea County Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Hobbs, NM |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | HOB |
| ICAO Code: | KHOB |
| Coordinates: | 32°41′15″N, 103°13′1″W |